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A scientist in the study says it's likely the sharks were exposed to Rio de Janeiro wastewater contaminated from human use of cocaine.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Good Neighbor Plan", which was designed to protect downwind states from air pollution.

In Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the first rally of her presidential campaign, since becoming the frontrunner in the race to become the Democratic nominee.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with US men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course.

A Norwegian writer, Jon Fosse, has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. Though little-known outside his home country, he is celebrated in literary circles.

The new film portrays Hitler's second-in-command, Hermann Goering, as a wily mastermind, sidestepping uncomfortable questions about how unexceptional evil can be.

A pregnancy test can tell you that you're expecting as early as 4 weeks, but most doctors won't see you for another month. Many women want care sooner. Why's it so hard to get and what can you do?

The House returns to vote on a bipartisan bill that could end the government shutdown. And, at the COP30, data show the world is still far from meeting its climate goals.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with James Patterson and Sherri Crichton. The new novel “Eruption” is written by Patterson and Crichton's late husband, Michael.

Israel has blocked the entry of aid for weeks, accusing Hamas of theft. The U.S. says its plan will address Israel's concerns. Experts say it may change humanitarian responses in conflict zones.